Under the guidance of the Lenexa Arts Council, we offer a variety of art-related programs throughout the year. These programs span different types of art, including visual, performing, music and literary arts.
Sunflower Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Join us on Third Thursdays for an evening of creative wordplay at our
Sunflower Poetry Slams and open mic nights, hosted by Poet Jen Harris
at the Lenexa Community Forum at City Hall, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Monthly events will be held October 2018 through April 2019 (no event in
December). Admission for the slam and open mic are free.
Open Mic begins at 6 p.m. (open mic is limited to 5 minutes on stage per
person. May be reduced to 3 minutes depending on the number of people
who sign up.)
Poetry Slam begins at 6:30 p.m. (Sign-up lists drop at 5:45 p.m. 10 slots
available first come, first served. Order chosen by random drawing.
Participants should have three items prepared. Time penalties are
incurred after 3:10 minutes. Poets are disqualified after 4 minutes; no
warning is given at the 3-minute mark. 10 slots in round 1; 5 back in
round 2; 3 back in round 3. One winner will receive a $50 prize. Judges
will be selected randomly from the audience.)
Audience participation is encouraged. Poets should be prepared as
audience interruptions will not contribute to the poet's time. (This
will be at the slam master's discretion. Fairness is the goal.)
Interested in developing your poetry skills or taking them to the next
level? Sign up for monthly workshops held on the Third Thursdays, prior
to the open mic. Poet Jen Harris will lead the one-hour sessions. Registration and details.
Create a piece of artwork inspired by something you love about Lenexa
and you could win one of several great prizes. Deadline for submissions
is Dec. 31 of each year.
Enjoy free outdoor concerts featuring a variety of music types on Sunday evenings in May, June and September.
Art trolley tour
Join the Lenexa Arts Council and Lenexa Chamber of Commerce for this unique event that combines an enjoyable trolley ride throughout Lenexa and several opportunities to see art. We’ll start at the new City Hall located at City Center, 17101 W. 87th Street Parkway and then visit two other sites in Lenexa to view art and enjoy light refreshments. The 2018 event was held on Sept. 13. Watch this site for future events.
The Lenexa Arts Council has created a new Community Orchestra to
enrich the artistic, musical and cultural climate of our city by
providing family friendly musical entertainment. We are currently
looking for community volunteers to play in the orchestra and serve in
other volunteer positions.
Live music at festivals & events
We promote the arts through live musical entertainment at special events including Lenexa Art Fair, Enchanted Forest and the Lenexa Spinach Festival.
Theater camp for children
Sign your child up to participate in our week-long theater camp held during the summer.
Contact Information
Susanne Neely, 913.477.7131, sneely@lenexa.com